Job Description

The closing date is 10th Aug 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) To be advised

Job summary

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We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our outpatient pharmacy team at Yeovil District Hospital.


This is a bank position, previous pharmacy experience/dispenser qualification is required. You need to be willing to take part in all mandatory training.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To participate in day-to-day routine activities of the dispensary (including dispensing prescriptions accurately for patients and will assist in a range of other dispensary related duties as required) in line with current policies and procedures ensuring smooth workflow and creating a professional and organised environment.


Tailoring conversations with every customer to ensure they feel informed and confident about their healthcare needs.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.


Informal visits are more than welcome! Please get in touch.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Good General Education: including good grades in Maths, Science and English (Grades A-C)
Vocational, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Experience

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Essential

Effective verbal and written communication skills Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace. Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Able to demonstrate initiative Ability to work as part of a team Professional appearance Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times Self-motivated with enthusiasm to work



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Desirable

Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft Word, email and internet Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules Good general IT skills: capability to use a variety of software

Additional Criteria

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Essential

To deal with queries from patients via the phone/face to face and help facilitate positive outcomes To be aware of and work within Trust and department policies and procedures. To have sustained concentration when dispensing for long periods of time in a busy environment To be able to handle frequent interruptions for urgent requests

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Shi Ning Ung


shining.ung@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935606603

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

24937.00 Yearly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible Working

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3016

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT